Bamua - Chanchal - I, Malda

Bamua is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Chanchal and around 54.5 km from English Bazar. Motiharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamua is 312221. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.02 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Bamua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bamua

As per Census 2011, Bamua village has a total population of 1,449 people, consisting of 727 males and 722 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 82 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bamua

Bamua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bamua

Bamua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bamua is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bamua is about 54.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bamua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bamua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamua village are given below:

FAQs about Bamua